12 Days Specialty Trekking Across China

• Shanghai Arrival
• 4+ stars Hotel
• None

Welcome to Shanghai! Arriving in one of the most prosperous cities in China, you will experience the unique charm of the city.
Our professional tour guide will be waiting at the airport and arrange a comfortable car to transfer you to your hotel. Upon arrival, you can take a short break to recover from jet lag.
If you would like to explore the surroundings in advance, your guide will provide you some advices.

• Yu Garden - Eye of Shanghai - Nanjing Road - the Bund
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will visit Yu Garden for a classic taste, and then visit the "Eye of Shanghai" for a modern urban look.

Then you will stroll along the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to experience the bustling commercial atmosphere.

Finally arrive at the Bund to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Huangpu River.

• the Jade Buddha Temple - Tianzifang - Guilin
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

The next day, first you will explore and the serenity of the Jade Buddha Temple will add a touch of Zen to your journey.

Then, you will experience the art treasures hidden behind the prosperity in the alleyways of Tianzifang.

In the afternoon, your flight will arrive at Guilin. Our guide and driver will check you in.

• Mopan Mountain Pier - Yangshuo town - Yulong River - Old West Street
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will arrive at Mopan Mountain Pier to take a boat 84 kilometers and 4 hours to arrive in Yangshuo town. We will continue to explore the Yulong River.You can take a bamboo raft cruise on the river to feel the tranquility and leisure.

In the evening, we will stroll through the old West Street, taste the local food and have a glass of wine.

• The Elephant Trunk Hill - The Reed Flute Cave - Zhangjiajie
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will take a bus to visit the Elephant Trunk Hill. This huge rocky mountain looks like an elephant drinking from the river.

Then drive to the next amazing attraction, the Reed Flute Cave. This is a majestic underground palace with colorful glittering interiors.

As the sun sets, we will bid farewell to Guilin and head to the station for our train to Zhangjiajie.

• Zhangjiajie National Park - Yuanjiajie Scenic Area - Tianzi Mountain
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

In the morning, you will begin an amazing journey through time and nature to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area and Tianzi Mountain, deep in the heart of Zhangjiajie National Park.

First, you will take the Bailong Elevator, the world's tallest and fastest outdoor elevator, which lifts you from the ground to the clouds in just a few moments.Standing on the top of the mountain, you can see the unique "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain".

Afterwards, the sightseeing bus will drive you to Tianzi Mountain where you can explore natural rock formations and the natural beauty.

• Tianmen Mountain - Tianmen Cave - Xi'an
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will take the Tianmen Mountain Cable Car straight to the summit of Tianmen Mountain, which is more than 1,400 meters above sea level.

Following that, we twill arrive at the Tang Dynasty Tianmen Temple, a Buddhist shrine tucked away amidst verdant greenery.

Then you'll come to the glass skywalk and the Tianmen Cave. You can choose to step on the 999 stone steps, the highest diagonal angle up to 45 °, as if the sky ladder hanging straight up to the sky.

In the evening, we will take you to the airport for your flight to Xi'an.

• Terracotta Warriors and Horses - Da Ci'en Temple - Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

In the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel and drive about 40 kilometers to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses. These Terracotta Warriors were built by China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. You will also have the opportunity to experience traditional culture by making a miniature pottery figurine.

After lunch, we will return to downtown Xi'an and visit the Da Ci'en Temple. This temple was a famous translation site for Buddhist scriptures during the Tang Dynasty. If you are interested in Big Wild Goose Pagoda, you can climb it (extra charge applies) for a great view of the city. Then you can also try on the Chinese traditional dress for free to experience the solemnity and elegance of ancient China.

As night falls, we will take you to Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City. This is a great place to enjoy the charming night view where you can reminisce the prosperity and splendor of the Tang Dynasty.

• Xi'an Museum - Small Wild Goose Pagoda - Ancient City Wall - Beijing
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

In the morning we will visit Xi'an Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda learn learn about the profound historical and cultural heritage of Xi'an.

In the afternoon, we will go to the Ancient City Wall, which is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. You can rent a bicycle (extra charge applies) for a leisurely ride on the ancient city wall and enjoy the panoramic view of Xi'an.

Then we will also take you to visit the bustling Muslim Quarter to taste the authentic local snacks and experience the different cultural atmosphere.

Next, your train will arrive at Beijing. Our guide and driver will check you in.

• Tian'anmen Square - Forbidden City - Jingshan Park - Summer Palace
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby to start today's journey.

First, we will reach the Tian'anmen Square. Standing in the North Square, you can look up at the Tian'anmen Tower, where Chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Passing through Tian'anmen Square, you will step into the Forbidden City, a magnificent palace complex that was once home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Then we will make a short trip to Jingshan Park, where we will enjoy the entire Forbidden City from the Watchtower at the top of the hill.

In the afternoon, we will drive to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. Here, you can stroll among the ancient pavilions, mansions and temples, enjoying the beauty of small bridges and winding corridors.

• Great Wall - Water Cube/Bird's Nest
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, we will drive about 70 kilometers to the Mutianyu section of the world-famous Great Wall. It is well-preserved and relatively unvisited and impresses visitors with its rich vegetation and magnificent natural scenery.

You will take an easy cable car ride up the Great Wall. Then Climbing up to the towering towers overlooking the Great Wall as it winds along the ridge will surely keep you coming back for more. At the end of the Great Wall tour, we will take the cable car down the mountain.
(Note: If you are physically fit, you may also choose to hike up and down).

Afterwards, we will return to Beijing, stopping on the way to visit the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube from the outside in the Olympic Village.

• Temple of Heaven - Hutongs - Beijing Departure
• None
• Breakfast

We will visit the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site used in ancient times to worship the heavens and pray for a good harvest. Nowadays, it has become a lively place where locals perform traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying and calligraphy.

Then we will visit the Hutongs(old alleyways) and take a rickshaw ride through Beijing's hutongs. For lunch you will learn to make and eat dumplings in the hutongs for an in-depth experience Beijing local lifestyle.

Then, we will transfer you to the airport. We hope you will make good memories of this trip and look forward to seeing you again!